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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 63 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 63 and 38.88 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 63 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/63 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 63 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449.44/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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