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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 62.81 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 62.81 and 23.88 is: 35.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 62.81 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/62.81 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 62.81 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 1,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.90/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.79

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