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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.90 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.90 and 35.28 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.90 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.90 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.90 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.74/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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