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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.27, 56.84 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.27, 56.84 and 38.54 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.27 : 56.84 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.27/56.84 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.27x = 56.84 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.27x = 2,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.61/41.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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