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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.50, 56.72 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.50, 56.72 and 39.61 is: 54.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.50 : 56.72 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.50/56.72 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.50x = 56.72 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.50x = 2,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.68/41.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.14

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