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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.25 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.25 and 34.96 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.25 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.25 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.25 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 2,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175.77/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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