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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.50, 62.25 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.50, 62.25 and 15.83 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.50 : 62.25 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.50/62.25 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.50x = 62.25 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.50x = 985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.57/41.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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