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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.98, 57.88 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.98, 57.88 and 34.96 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.98 : 57.88 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.98/57.88 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.98x = 57.88 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.98x = 2,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023.48/41.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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