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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 57.05 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 57.05 and 35.55 is: 49.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 57.05 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/57.05 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 57.05 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 2,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.13/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.13

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