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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.48, 62.19 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.48, 62.19 and 34.22 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.48 : 62.19 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.48/62.19 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.48x = 62.19 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.48x = 2,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128.14/41.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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