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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.21, 61.97 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.21, 61.97 and 38.04 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.21 : 61.97 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.21/61.97 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.21x = 61.97 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.21x = 2,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.15/41.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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