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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.65 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.65 and 19.46 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.65 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.65 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.65 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.86/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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