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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 61.93 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 61.93 and 34.49 is: 51.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 61.93 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/61.93 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 61.93 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.16/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.58

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