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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.54 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.54 and 23.61 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.54 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.54 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.54 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 1,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476.57/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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