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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 61.78 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 61.78 and 23.15 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 61.78 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/61.78 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 61.78 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.21/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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