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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.76 and 35.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.76 and 35.00 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.76 = 35.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.76 = 35.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.76 × 35.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196.29/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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