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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.50, 62.27 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.50, 62.27 and 34.65 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.50 : 62.27 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.50/62.27 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.50x = 62.27 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.50x = 2,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.66/41.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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