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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.53, 57.71 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.53, 57.71 and 41.11 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.53 : 57.71 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.53/57.71 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.53x = 57.71 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.53x = 2,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.46/41.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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