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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.67 and 20.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.67 and 20.81 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.67 = 20.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.67 = 20.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.67 × 20.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.94/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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