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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 61.93 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 61.93 and 19.61 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 61.93 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/61.93 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 61.93 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.55/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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