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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 61.80 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 61.80 and 34.80 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 61.80 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/61.80 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 61.80 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 2,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.28/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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