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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 61.89 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 61.89 and 41.07 is: 61.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 61.89 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/61.89 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 61.89 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 2,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.82/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.18

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