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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 62.24 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 62.24 and 21.23 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 62.24 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/62.24 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 62.24 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 1,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.17/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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