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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.98, 62.94 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.98, 62.94 and 21.70 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.98 : 62.94 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.98/62.94 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.98x = 62.94 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.98x = 1,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.80/41.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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