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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.37, 62.06 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.37, 62.06 and 15.71 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.37 : 62.06 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.37/62.06 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.37x = 62.06 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.37x = 974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.57/41.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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