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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.02, 56.64 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.02, 56.64 and 37.96 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.02 : 56.64 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.02/56.64 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.02x = 56.64 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.02x = 2,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.05/41.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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