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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.30, 62.02 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.30, 62.02 and 35.26 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.30 : 62.02 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.30/62.02 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.30x = 62.02 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.30x = 2,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186.83/41.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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