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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 57.15 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 57.15 and 22.99 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 57.15 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/57.15 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 57.15 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 1,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.66/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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