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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.26 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.26 and 35.74 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.26 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.26 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.26 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 2,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046.43/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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