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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.08 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.08 and 22.14 is: 33.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.08 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.08 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.08 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 1,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.40/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.19

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