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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41, 61.54 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41, 61.54 and 37.42 is: 56.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41 : 61.54 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41/61.54 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41x = 61.54 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41x = 2,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302.83/41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.17

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