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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.44, 62.15 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.44, 62.15 and 14.39 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.44 : 62.15 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.44/62.15 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.44x = 62.15 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.44x = 894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.06/41.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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