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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 61.53 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 61.53 and 34.28 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 61.53 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/61.53 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 61.53 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 2,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.25/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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