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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.67 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.67 and 14.09 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.67 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.67 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.67 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.12/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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