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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.70 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.70 and 18.96 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.70 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.70 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.70 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 1,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.79/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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