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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.48, 61.96 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.48, 61.96 and 35 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.48 : 61.96 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.48/61.96 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.48x = 61.96 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.48x = 2,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.60/41.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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