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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.66 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.66 and 13.71 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.66 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.66 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.66 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.36/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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