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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.64, 57.43 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.64, 57.43 and 38.20 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.64 : 57.43 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.64/57.43 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.64x = 57.43 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.64x = 2,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.71/41.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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