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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.60, 57.14 and 34.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.60, 57.14 and 34.31 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.60 : 57.14 = 34.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.60/57.14 = 34.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.60x = 57.14 × 34.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.60x = 1,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.02/41.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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