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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 56.64 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 56.64 and 34.45 is: 47.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 56.64 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/56.64 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 56.64 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.11/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.48

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