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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 62.63 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 62.63 and 41.28 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 62.63 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/62.63 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 62.63 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 2,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585.37/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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