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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 61.65 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 61.65 and 38.60 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 61.65 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/61.65 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 61.65 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 2,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379.69/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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