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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.68 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.68 and 34.80 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.68 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.68 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.68 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.46/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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