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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 56.49 and 37.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 56.49 and 37.99 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 56.49 = 37.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/56.49 = 37.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 56.49 × 37.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 2,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.06/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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