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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.87, 62.77 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.87, 62.77 and 14.80 is: 22.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.87 : 62.77 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.87/62.77 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.87x = 62.77 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.87x = 928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.95/41.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.19

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