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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.60, 57.36 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.60, 57.36 and 37.28 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.60 : 57.36 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.60/57.36 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.60x = 57.36 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.60x = 2,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.38/41.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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