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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 61.90 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 61.90 and 34.11 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 61.90 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/61.90 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 61.90 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 2,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111.41/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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