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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 56.57 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 56.57 and 35.49 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 56.57 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/56.57 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 56.57 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 2,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.49/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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