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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.44, 57.28 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.44, 57.28 and 35.04 is: 48.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.44 : 57.28 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.44/57.28 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.44x = 57.28 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.44x = 2,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.09/41.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.43

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