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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.92, 62.91 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.92, 62.91 and 35.45 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.92 : 62.91 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.92/62.91 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.92x = 62.91 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.92x = 2,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.24/41.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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