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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.30, 62.04 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.30, 62.04 and 35.96 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.30 : 62.04 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.30/62.04 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.30x = 62.04 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.30x = 2,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.96/41.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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