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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 58.01 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 58.01 and 35.15 is: 48.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 58.01 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/58.01 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 58.01 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.59/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.61

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