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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 57.56 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 57.56 and 40.82 is: 56.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 57.56 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/57.56 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 57.56 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 2,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.66/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.17

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