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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.86, 62.79 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.86, 62.79 and 23.79 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.86 : 62.79 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.86/62.79 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.86x = 62.79 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.86x = 1,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493.34/41.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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