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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.87, 62.80 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.87, 62.80 and 11.43 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.87 : 62.80 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.87/62.80 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.87x = 62.80 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.87x = 717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.78/41.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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