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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 61.70 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 61.70 and 14.07 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 61.70 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/61.70 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 61.70 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.05/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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