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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.39 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.39 and 36.69 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.39 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.39 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.39 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 2,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.78/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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