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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.41, 62.07 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.41, 62.07 and 38.71 is: 58.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.41 : 62.07 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.41/62.07 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.41x = 62.07 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.41x = 2,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.73/41.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.02

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