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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.66 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.66 and 20.83 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.66 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.66 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.66 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.38/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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