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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.39 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.39 and 34.34 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.39 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.39 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.39 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.47/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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