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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.38 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.38 and 14.52 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.38 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.38 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.38 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.01/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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