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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.17 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.17 and 23.39 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.17 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.17 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.17 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 1,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.02/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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