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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.69 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.69 and 14.75 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.69 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.69 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.69 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.29/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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