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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 57.12 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 57.12 and 35.84 is: 49.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 57.12 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/57.12 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 57.12 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 2,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.18/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.59

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