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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.04, 61.28 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.04, 61.28 and 35.32 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.04 : 61.28 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.04/61.28 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.04x = 61.28 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.04x = 2,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.41/41.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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