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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.76 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.76 and 36.56 is: 50.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.76 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.76 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.76 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 2,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.86/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.39

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