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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 57.72 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 57.72 and 35 is: 48.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 57.72 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/57.72 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 57.72 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 2,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.20/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.23

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