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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.10 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.10 and 15.73 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.10 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.10 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.10 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.83/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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