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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62.19 and 20.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62.19 and 20.91 is: 31.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62.19 = 20.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62.19 = 20.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62.19 × 20.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 1,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.39/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.32

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