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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.39 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.39 and 36.76 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.39 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.39 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.39 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 2,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.66/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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