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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.53, 62.29 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.53, 62.29 and 18.67 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.53 : 62.29 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.53/62.29 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.53x = 62.29 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.53x = 1,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.86/41.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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