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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.27, 61.87 and 24.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.27, 61.87 and 24.16 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.27 : 61.87 = 24.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.27/61.87 = 24.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.27x = 61.87 × 24.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.27x = 1,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.35/41.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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