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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62 and 38.80 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 2,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405.60/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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