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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.63 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.63 and 13.25 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.63 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.63 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.63 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.85/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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