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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 57.61 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 57.61 and 36.90 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 57.61 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/57.61 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 57.61 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.82/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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