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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.63, 57.43 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.63, 57.43 and 36.45 is: 50.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.63 : 57.43 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.63/57.43 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.63x = 57.43 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.63x = 2,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.32/41.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.28

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