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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 62.77 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 62.77 and 19.01 is: 28.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 62.77 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/62.77 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 62.77 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 1,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.26/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.53

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