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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.38, 62.07 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.38, 62.07 and 34.66 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.38 : 62.07 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.38/62.07 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.38x = 62.07 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.38x = 2,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.35/41.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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