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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 62.92 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 62.92 and 23.90 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 62.92 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/62.92 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 62.92 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 1,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.79/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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