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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.67 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.67 and 35.41 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.67 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.67 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.67 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 2,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219.14/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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