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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 57.50 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 57.50 and 37.09 is: 51.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 57.50 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/57.50 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 57.50 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 2,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.35/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.14

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