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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 57.75 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 57.75 and 35.73 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 57.75 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/57.75 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 57.75 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.41/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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