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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 62.84 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 62.84 and 38.35 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 62.84 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/62.84 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 62.84 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 2,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.57/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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