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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.40, 62.34 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.40, 62.34 and 38.70 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.40 : 62.34 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.40/62.34 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.40x = 62.34 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.40x = 2,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.25/41.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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