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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 57.72 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 57.72 and 38.10 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 57.72 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/57.72 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 57.72 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.13/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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