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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.92, 62.84 and 21.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.92, 62.84 and 21.64 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.92 : 62.84 = 21.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.92/62.84 = 21.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.92x = 62.84 × 21.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.92x = 1,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.75/41.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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