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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 61.82 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 61.82 and 35.49 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 61.82 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/61.82 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 61.82 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 2,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.99/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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