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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 61.72 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 61.72 and 18.32 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 61.72 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/61.72 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 61.72 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130.71/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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