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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 56.82 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 56.82 and 40.87 is: 56.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 56.82 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/56.82 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 56.82 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 2,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.23/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.45

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