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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 63.17 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 63.17 and 41.55 is: 62.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 63.17 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/63.17 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 63.17 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 2,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.51/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.56

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