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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 61.96 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 61.96 and 19.65 is: 29.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 61.96 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/61.96 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 61.96 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.67/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.46

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