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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.51 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.51 and 38.14 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.51 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.51 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.51 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 2,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.78/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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