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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.70 and 19.75 is: 29.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.70 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.70 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.70 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.58/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.63

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