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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.36 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.36 and 35.05 is: 48.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.36 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.36 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.36 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 2,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010.47/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.31

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