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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 57.60 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 57.60 and 36.60 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 57.60 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/57.60 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 57.60 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 2,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.16/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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