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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 56.52 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 56.52 and 34.90 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 56.52 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/56.52 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 56.52 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 1,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.55/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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