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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 61.66 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 61.66 and 38.35 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 61.66 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/61.66 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 61.66 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 2,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.66/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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