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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.14 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.14 and 37.24 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.14 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.14 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.14 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 2,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.42/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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