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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 62.82 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 62.82 and 34.22 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 62.82 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/62.82 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 62.82 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 2,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.70/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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