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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.66 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.66 and 36.82 is: 55.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.66 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.66 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.66 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 2,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270.44/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.28

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