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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 61.82 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 61.82 and 23.11 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 61.82 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/61.82 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 61.82 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.48/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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