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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.25, 61.77 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.25, 61.77 and 34.76 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.25 : 61.77 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.25/61.77 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.25x = 61.77 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.25x = 2,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.41/41.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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