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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 62.45 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 62.45 and 18.84 is: 28.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 62.45 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/62.45 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 62.45 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 1,176.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.56/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.25

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