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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 57.62 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 57.62 and 34.39 is: 47.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 57.62 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/57.62 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 57.62 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 1,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.30/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.41

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