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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 63 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 63 and 38.07 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 63 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/63 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 63 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.41/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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