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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 62.14 and 38.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 62.14 and 38.83 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 62.14 = 38.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/62.14 = 38.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 62.14 × 38.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 2,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.79/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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