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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.30, 61.59 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.30, 61.59 and 34.92 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.30 : 61.59 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.30/61.59 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.30x = 61.59 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.30x = 2,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.72/41.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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