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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 62.23 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 62.23 and 34.91 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 62.23 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/62.23 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 62.23 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 2,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.05/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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