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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 61.68 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 61.68 and 34.33 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 61.68 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/61.68 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 61.68 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 2,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117.47/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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