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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 61.70 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 61.70 and 37.04 is: 55.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 61.70 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/61.70 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 61.70 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 2,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.87/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.28

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