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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.44, 56.87 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.44, 56.87 and 37.47 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.44 : 56.87 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.44/56.87 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.44x = 56.87 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.44x = 2,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.92/41.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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