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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.59 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.59 and 23.01 is: 34.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.59 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.59 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.59 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417.19/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.51

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