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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 61.99 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 61.99 and 34.19 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 61.99 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/61.99 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 61.99 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 2,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119.20/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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