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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 62.82 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 62.82 and 19.07 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 62.82 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/62.82 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 62.82 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 1,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.57/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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