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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 62.56 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 62.56 and 35.51 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 62.56 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/62.56 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 62.56 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 2,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221.04/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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