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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 61.61 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 61.61 and 16.71 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 61.61 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/61.61 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 61.61 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.19/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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