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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.26 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.26 and 34.58 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.26 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.26 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.26 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 2,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.37/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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