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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.66 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.66 and 38.48 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.66 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.66 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.66 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 2,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.28/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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