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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.44, 62.11 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.44, 62.11 and 35.33 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.44 : 62.11 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.44/62.11 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.44x = 62.11 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.44x = 2,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.86/41.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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