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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 62.87 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 62.87 and 34.29 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 62.87 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/62.87 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 62.87 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.64/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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