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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.99, 57.98 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.99, 57.98 and 36.87 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.99 : 57.98 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.99/57.98 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.99x = 57.98 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.99x = 2,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.25/41.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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