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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.46, 62.17 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.46, 62.17 and 14.40 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.46 : 62.17 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.46/62.17 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.46x = 62.17 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.46x = 895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895.39/41.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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