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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 57.40 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 57.40 and 37.92 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 57.40 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/57.40 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 57.40 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 2,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.61/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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