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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.99, 62.98 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.99, 62.98 and 16.31 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.99 : 62.98 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.99/62.98 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.99x = 62.98 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.99x = 1,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.32/41.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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