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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 61.87 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 61.87 and 14.18 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 61.87 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/61.87 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 61.87 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.25/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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