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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.11, 61.37 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.11, 61.37 and 35.43 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.11 : 61.37 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.11/61.37 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.11x = 61.37 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.11x = 2,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.34/41.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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