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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 61.52 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 61.52 and 23.94 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 61.52 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/61.52 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 61.52 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.67/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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