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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 60.48 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 60.48 and 38.13 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 60.48 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/60.48 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 60.48 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 2,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306.10/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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