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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 63.07 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 63.07 and 38.86 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 63.07 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/63.07 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 63.07 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 2,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.90/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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