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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 62.86 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 62.86 and 11.47 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 62.86 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/62.86 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 62.86 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.00/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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