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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.46, 62.19 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.46, 62.19 and 23.54 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.46 : 62.19 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.46/62.19 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.46x = 62.19 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.46x = 1,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.52/41.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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