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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.70 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.70 and 35.26 is: 48.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.70 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.70 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.70 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.24/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.69

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