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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 57.13 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 57.13 and 39.73 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 57.13 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/57.13 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 57.13 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 2,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269.77/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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