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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.64, 62.18 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.64, 62.18 and 35.96 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.64 : 62.18 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.64/62.18 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.64x = 62.18 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.64x = 2,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.99/41.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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