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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 57.77 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 57.77 and 37.76 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 57.77 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/57.77 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 57.77 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.06/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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