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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 61.80 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 61.80 and 34.44 is: 51.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 61.80 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/61.80 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 61.80 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 2,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128.39/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.56

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