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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 62.69 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 62.69 and 41.10 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 62.69 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/62.69 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 62.69 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 2,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576.56/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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