Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41, 61.50 and 12.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41, 61.50 and 12.50 is: 18.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41 : 61.50 = 12.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41/61.50 = 12.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41x = 61.50 × 12.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41x = 768.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768.75/41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18.75
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