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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.31 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.31 and 38.52 is: 57.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.31 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.31 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.31 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 2,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361.76/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.42

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