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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 57.35 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 57.35 and 38.32 is: 52.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 57.35 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/57.35 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 57.35 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 2,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.17/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.84

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