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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.87 and 39.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.87 and 39.14 is: 54.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.87 = 39.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.87 = 39.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.87 × 39.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 2,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.13/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.07

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