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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.86, 62.78 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.86, 62.78 and 23.83 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.86 : 62.78 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.86/62.78 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.86x = 62.78 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.86x = 1,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.93/41.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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