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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 57.51 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 57.51 and 38.16 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 57.51 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/57.51 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 57.51 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194.58/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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