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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 61.60 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 61.60 and 23.96 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 61.60 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/61.60 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 61.60 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 1,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.94/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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