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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62.24 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62.24 and 15.83 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62.24 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62.24 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62.24 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984.95/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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