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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 62.20 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 62.20 and 35.30 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 62.20 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/62.20 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 62.20 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 2,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195.48/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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