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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 62.78 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 62.78 and 38.78 is: 58.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 62.78 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/62.78 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 62.78 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 2,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.10/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.18

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