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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 62.62 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 62.62 and 36.14 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 62.62 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/62.62 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 62.62 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.09/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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