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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 61.59 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 61.59 and 37.80 is: 56.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 61.59 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/61.59 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 61.59 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 2,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.24/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.45

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