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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62.14 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62.14 and 35.12 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62.14 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62.14 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62.14 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 2,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.36/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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