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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 61.72 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 61.72 and 38.18 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 61.72 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/61.72 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 61.72 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 2,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.47/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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