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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 61.41 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 61.41 and 34.74 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 61.41 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/61.41 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 61.41 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 2,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.38/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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