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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.34 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.34 and 34.99 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.34 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.34 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.34 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 2,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.29/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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