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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 62.33 and 34.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 62.33 and 34.00 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 62.33 = 34.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/62.33 = 34.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 62.33 × 34.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 2,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.89/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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