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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 61.54 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 61.54 and 16.66 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 61.54 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/61.54 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 61.54 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 1,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.95/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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