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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.50, 61.96 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.50, 61.96 and 38.82 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.50 : 61.96 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.50/61.96 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.50x = 61.96 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.50x = 2,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405.29/41.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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