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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.01 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.01 and 14.30 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.01 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.01 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.01 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.90/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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