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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 57 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 57 and 35.04 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 57 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/57 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 57 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.28/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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