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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 18.30 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.70 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.70 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.70 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.71/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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