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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 61.95 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 61.95 and 34.82 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 61.95 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/61.95 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 61.95 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 2,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.92/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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