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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 60.98 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 60.98 and 41.22 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 60.98 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/60.98 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 60.98 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513.39/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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