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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 56.64 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 56.64 and 35.68 is: 49.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 56.64 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/56.64 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 56.64 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 2,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.92/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.19

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