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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.99, 57.89 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.99, 57.89 and 35.76 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.99 : 57.89 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.99/57.89 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.99x = 57.89 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.99x = 2,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.68/41.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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