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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.64 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.64 and 36.58 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.64 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.64 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.64 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 2,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.89/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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