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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.63, 62.46 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.63, 62.46 and 37.15 is: 55.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.63 : 62.46 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.63/62.46 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.63x = 62.46 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.63x = 2,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320.39/41.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.74

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