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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 61.81 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 61.81 and 14.16 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 61.81 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/61.81 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 61.81 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.96/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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