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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 62.90 and 37.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 62.90 and 37.75 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 62.90 = 37.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/62.90 = 37.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 62.90 × 37.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 2,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374.48/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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