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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.42 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.42 and 41.33 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.42 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.42 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.42 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 2,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579.30/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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