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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.77 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.77 and 38.25 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.77 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.77 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.77 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 2,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.45/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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