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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 62.03 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 62.03 and 14.30 is: 21.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 62.03 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/62.03 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 62.03 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887.03/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.45

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