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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 56.59 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 56.59 and 38.13 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 56.59 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/56.59 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 56.59 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 2,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.78/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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