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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.78 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.78 and 34.97 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.78 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.78 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.78 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985.56/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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