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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 57.02 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 57.02 and 38.57 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 57.02 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/57.02 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 57.02 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 2,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.51/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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