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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.33 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.33 and 13.05 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.33 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.33 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.33 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.41/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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