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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 61.52 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 61.52 and 41.52 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 61.52 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/61.52 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 61.52 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 2,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554.31/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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