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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 62.27 and 37.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 62.27 and 37.18 is: 55.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 62.27 = 37.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/62.27 = 37.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 62.27 × 37.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 2,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315.20/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.47

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