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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.42, 56.86 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.42, 56.86 and 37.10 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.42 : 56.86 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.42/56.86 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.42x = 56.86 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.42x = 2,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.51/41.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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