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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 61.97 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 61.97 and 14.26 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 61.97 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/61.97 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 61.97 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.69/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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