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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 57 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 57 and 35.56 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 57 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/57 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 57 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026.92/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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