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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.89 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.89 and 35.50 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.89 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.89 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.89 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 2,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.10/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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