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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.71 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.71 and 34.16 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.71 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.71 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.71 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.77/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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