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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 56.64 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 56.64 and 34.99 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 56.64 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/56.64 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 56.64 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.83/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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