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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.81, 57.67 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.81, 57.67 and 41 is: 56.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.81 : 57.67 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.81/57.67 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.81x = 57.67 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.81x = 2,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.47/41.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.55

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