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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.40, 57.23 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.40, 57.23 and 35.25 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.40 : 57.23 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.40/57.23 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.40x = 57.23 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.40x = 2,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017.18/41.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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