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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 62.01 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 62.01 and 12.44 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 62.01 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/62.01 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 62.01 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.56/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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