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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.45, 62.23 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.45, 62.23 and 34.73 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.45 : 62.23 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.45/62.23 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.45x = 62.23 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.45x = 2,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.25/41.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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