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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 62.54 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 62.54 and 38.32 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 62.54 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/62.54 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 62.54 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 2,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396.53/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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