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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.56 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.56 and 30.96 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.56 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.56 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.56 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905.90/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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