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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 56.61 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 56.61 and 37.89 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 56.61 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/56.61 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 56.61 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 2,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.95/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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