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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 63 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 63 and 35.46 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 63 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/63 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 63 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 2,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.98/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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