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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 63.05 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 63.05 and 36.91 is: 55.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 63.05 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/63.05 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 63.05 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.18/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.57

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