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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 62.72 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 62.72 and 14.40 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 62.72 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/62.72 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 62.72 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.10/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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