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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 61.45 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 61.45 and 36.66 is: 54.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 61.45 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/61.45 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 61.45 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 2,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252.76/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.76

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