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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 62.39 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 62.39 and 38.62 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 62.39 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/62.39 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 62.39 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 2,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.50/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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