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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.55 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.55 and 18.88 is: 28.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.55 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.55 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.55 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.94/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.29

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