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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 57.88 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 57.88 and 35.70 is: 49.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 57.88 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/57.88 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 57.88 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.32/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.37

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