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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.60 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.60 and 14.02 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.60 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.60 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.60 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.44/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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