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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 57.60 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 57.60 and 38.64 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 57.60 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/57.60 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 57.60 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.66/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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