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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.81 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.81 and 34.77 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.81 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.81 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.81 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.13/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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