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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.01 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.01 and 35.55 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.01 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.01 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.01 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 2,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.46/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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