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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.42 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.42 and 34.55 is: 51.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.42 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.42 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.42 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 2,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156.61/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.75

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