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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 62.03 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 62.03 and 38.74 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 62.03 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/62.03 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 62.03 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 2,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.85/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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