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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 56.72 and 39.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 56.72 and 39.57 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 56.72 = 39.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/56.72 = 39.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 56.72 × 39.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 2,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244.41/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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