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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 62.82 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 62.82 and 23.97 is: 35.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 62.82 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/62.82 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 62.82 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 1,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.80/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.96

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