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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 61.88 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 61.88 and 35.04 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 61.88 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/61.88 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 61.88 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 2,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.08/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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