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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 62.69 and 21.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 62.69 and 21.60 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 62.69 = 21.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/62.69 = 21.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 62.69 × 21.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 1,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.00/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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