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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.33 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.33 and 35.67 is: 53.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.33 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.33 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.33 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 2,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223.31/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.26

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