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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.63, 62.44 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.63, 62.44 and 13.13 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.63 : 62.44 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.63/62.44 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.63x = 62.44 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.63x = 819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.49/41.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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