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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.65, 62.38 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.65, 62.38 and 36.03 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.65 : 62.38 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.65/62.38 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.65x = 62.38 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.65x = 2,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247.55/41.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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