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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.80, 57.65 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.80, 57.65 and 38.35 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.80 : 57.65 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.80/57.65 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.80x = 57.65 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.80x = 2,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210.93/41.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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