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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.59 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.59 and 37.96 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.59 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.59 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.59 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 2,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.92/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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