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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 62.82 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 62.82 and 14.82 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 62.82 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/62.82 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 62.82 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.99/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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