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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 62.43 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 62.43 and 38.62 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 62.43 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/62.43 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 62.43 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 2,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.05/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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