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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.99, 57.88 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.99, 57.88 and 36.13 is: 49.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.99 : 57.88 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.99/57.88 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.99x = 57.88 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.99x = 2,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091.20/41.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.80

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