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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 57.52 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 57.52 and 34.44 is: 47.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 57.52 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/57.52 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 57.52 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 1,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.99/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.47

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