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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.06 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.06 and 35.34 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.06 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.06 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.06 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192.71/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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