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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 61.77 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 61.77 and 35.88 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 61.77 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/61.77 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 61.77 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 2,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.31/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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