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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 56.83 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 56.83 and 38.92 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 56.83 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/56.83 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 56.83 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.82/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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