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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 62.25 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 62.25 and 36.60 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 62.25 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/62.25 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 62.25 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 2,278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278.35/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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