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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 61.79 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 61.79 and 38.43 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 61.79 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/61.79 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 61.79 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 2,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374.40/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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