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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 62.08 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 62.08 and 37.31 is: 55.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 62.08 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/62.08 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 62.08 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 2,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316.17/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.72

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