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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.69 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.69 and 36.63 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.69 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.69 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.69 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 2,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296.15/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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