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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 57.29 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 57.29 and 35.42 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 57.29 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/57.29 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 57.29 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 2,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.75/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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