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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.76 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.76 and 34.30 is: 51.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.76 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.76 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.76 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 2,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.37/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.52

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