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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 62.62 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 62.62 and 21.43 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 62.62 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/62.62 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 62.62 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 1,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.95/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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