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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 57.56 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 57.56 and 35.61 is: 49.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 57.56 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/57.56 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 57.56 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 2,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.53/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.06

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