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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.38, 61.77 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.38, 61.77 and 35.96 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.38 : 61.77 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.38/61.77 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.38x = 61.77 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.38x = 2,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.94/41.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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