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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.02, 61.26 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.02, 61.26 and 30.88 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.02 : 61.26 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.02/61.26 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.02x = 61.26 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.02x = 1,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.71/41.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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