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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 61.72 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 61.72 and 36.86 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 61.72 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/61.72 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 61.72 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 2,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.60/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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