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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.68 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.68 and 15.45 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.68 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.68 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.68 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.87/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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