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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 61.88 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 61.88 and 18.43 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 61.88 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/61.88 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 61.88 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 1,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.45/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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