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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.54 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.54 and 34.90 is: 48.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.54 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.54 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.54 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.25/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.06

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