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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 57.20 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 57.20 and 37.14 is: 51.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 57.20 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/57.20 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 57.20 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 2,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.41/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.09

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