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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.21, 56.80 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.21, 56.80 and 37.36 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.21 : 56.80 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.21/56.80 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.21x = 56.80 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.21x = 2,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.17/41.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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