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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 61.60 and 19.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 61.60 and 19.41 is: 29.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 61.60 = 19.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/61.60 = 19.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 61.60 × 19.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.30/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.09

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