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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 63.09 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 63.09 and 34.74 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 63.09 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/63.09 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 63.09 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 2,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191.75/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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