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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.57 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.57 and 13.99 is: 20.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.57 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.57 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.57 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.36/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.97

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