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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 61.95 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 61.95 and 23.30 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 61.95 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/61.95 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 61.95 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.44/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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