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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 60.65 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 60.65 and 38.93 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 60.65 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/60.65 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 60.65 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 2,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.61/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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