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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 61.99 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 61.99 and 41.19 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 61.99 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/61.99 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 61.99 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553.03/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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