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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.82 and 37.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.82 and 37.39 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.82 = 37.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.82 = 37.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.82 × 37.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 2,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.50/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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