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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 56.77 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 56.77 and 34.52 is: 47.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 56.77 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/56.77 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 56.77 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.33/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.69

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