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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 62.63 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 62.63 and 37.35 is: 55.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 62.63 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/62.63 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 62.63 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.73/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.89

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