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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.59, 155.35 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.59, 155.35 and 41.88 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.59 : 155.35 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.59/155.35 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.59x = 155.35 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.59x = 6,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505.43/103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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