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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.73 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.73 and 38.44 is: 52.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.73 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.73 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.73 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 2,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.92/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.97

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