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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 61.77 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 61.77 and 38.85 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 61.77 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/61.77 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 61.77 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 2,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.76/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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