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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.27, 56.64 and 37.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.27, 56.64 and 37.61 is: 51.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.27 : 56.64 = 37.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.27/56.64 = 37.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.27x = 56.64 × 37.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.27x = 2,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.04/41.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.61

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