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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 61.62 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 61.62 and 34.53 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 61.62 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/61.62 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 61.62 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 2,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.74/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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