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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.56 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.56 and 23.70 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.56 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.56 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.56 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 1,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.80/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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