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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.45 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.45 and 38.67 is: 53.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.45 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.45 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.45 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 2,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.92/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.11

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