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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.36, 57 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.36, 57 and 35.19 is: 48.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.36 : 57 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.36/57 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.36x = 57 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.36x = 2,005.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.83/41.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.50

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