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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.76 and 37.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.76 and 37.49 is: 51.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.76 = 37.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.76 = 37.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.76 × 37.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.04/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.62

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