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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.69, 62.60 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.69, 62.60 and 34.09 is: 51.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.69 : 62.60 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.69/62.60 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.69x = 62.60 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.69x = 2,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134.20/41.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.20

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