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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.84 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.84 and 35.43 is: 48.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.84 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.84 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.84 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.27/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.86

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