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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.55 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.55 and 35.36 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.55 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.55 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.55 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 2,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.77/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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