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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.51 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.51 and 38.91 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.51 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.51 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.51 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 2,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431.76/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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