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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.83, 104.65 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.83, 104.65 and 41.27 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.83 : 104.65 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.83/104.65 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.83x = 104.65 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.83x = 4,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318.70/69.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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