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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 56.73 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 56.73 and 39.87 is: 54.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 56.73 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/56.73 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 56.73 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.73/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.62

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