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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.01, 56.63 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.01, 56.63 and 34.80 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.01 : 56.63 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.01/56.63 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.01x = 56.63 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.01x = 1,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.72/41.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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