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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 61.33 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 61.33 and 35.35 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 61.33 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/61.33 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 61.33 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 2,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.10/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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