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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 57.42 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 57.42 and 36.28 is: 49.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 57.42 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/57.42 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 57.42 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 2,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083.20/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.98

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