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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 62.49 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 62.49 and 34.22 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 62.49 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/62.49 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 62.49 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 2,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.24/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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