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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.39 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.39 and 23.56 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.39 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.39 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.39 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 1,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.81/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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