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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 56.83 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 56.83 and 37.87 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 56.83 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/56.83 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 56.83 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 2,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.15/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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