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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.52, 104.30 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.52, 104.30 and 41 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.52 : 104.30 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.52/104.30 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.52x = 104.30 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.52x = 4,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276.30/69.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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