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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.40 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.40 and 37.02 is: 55.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.40 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.40 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.40 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 2,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.05/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.56

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