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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 62.33 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 62.33 and 34.66 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 62.33 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/62.33 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 62.33 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 2,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.36/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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