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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 62.07 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 62.07 and 38.41 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 62.07 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/62.07 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 62.07 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 2,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.92/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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