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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 57.63 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 57.63 and 37.96 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 57.63 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/57.63 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 57.63 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 2,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187.63/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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