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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 61.77 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 61.77 and 19.23 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 61.77 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/61.77 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 61.77 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.84/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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