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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 62.88 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 62.88 and 20.52 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 62.88 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/62.88 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 62.88 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 1,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.30/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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