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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 56.91 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 56.91 and 36.11 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 56.91 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/56.91 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 56.91 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 2,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.74/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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