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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.37 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.37 and 34.08 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.37 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.37 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.37 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 2,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.57/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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