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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.59 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.59 and 35.27 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.59 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.59 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.59 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.18/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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