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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.82, 62.66 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.82, 62.66 and 23.80 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.82 : 62.66 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.82/62.66 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.82x = 62.66 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.82x = 1,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.19/41.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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