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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.58 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.58 and 15.38 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.58 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.58 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.58 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.18/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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