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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 15.43 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.70 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.70 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.70 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.03/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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