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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.08, 56.80 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.08, 56.80 and 34.17 is: 47.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.08 : 56.80 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.08/56.80 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.08x = 56.80 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.08x = 1,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.01/41.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.25

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