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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.11, 56.76 and 39.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.11, 56.76 and 39.30 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.11 : 56.76 = 39.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.11/56.76 = 39.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.11x = 56.76 × 39.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.11x = 2,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.67/41.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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