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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 57.21 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 57.21 and 38.12 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 57.21 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/57.21 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 57.21 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 2,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.85/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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