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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.60, 57.80 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.60, 57.80 and 41.60 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.60 : 57.80 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.60/57.80 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.60x = 57.80 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.60x = 2,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404.48/41.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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