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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 56.67 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 56.67 and 36.51 is: 50.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 56.67 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/56.67 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 56.67 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 2,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.56/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.42

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