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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.80, 62.33 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.80, 62.33 and 35.42 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.80 : 62.33 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.80/62.33 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.80x = 62.33 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.80x = 2,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.73/41.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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