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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 62.29 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 62.29 and 37.28 is: 56.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 62.29 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/62.29 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 62.29 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 2,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.14/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.18

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