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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 62.60 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 62.60 and 21.44 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 62.60 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/62.60 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 62.60 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 1,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.14/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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