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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 62.68 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 62.68 and 16.11 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 62.68 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/62.68 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 62.68 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.38/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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