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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.61 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.61 and 34.52 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.61 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.61 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.61 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 2,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126.78/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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