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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 57.70 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 57.70 and 38.18 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 57.70 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/57.70 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 57.70 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 2,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.99/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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