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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.44 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.44 and 35.38 is: 48.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.44 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.44 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.44 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 2,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032.23/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.84

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