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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.49, 57.36 and 34.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.49, 57.36 and 34.33 is: 47.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.49 : 57.36 = 34.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.49/57.36 = 34.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.49x = 57.36 × 34.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.49x = 1,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.00/41.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.46

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