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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41, 61.38 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41, 61.38 and 34.88 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41 : 61.38 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41/61.38 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41x = 61.38 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41x = 2,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.93/41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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