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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.29, 61.59 and 36.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.29, 61.59 and 36.79 is: 54.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.29 : 61.59 = 36.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.29/61.59 = 36.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.29x = 61.59 × 36.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.29x = 2,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.67/41.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.88

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