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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.92, 63.38 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.92, 63.38 and 41.92 is: 63.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.92 : 63.38 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.92/63.38 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.92x = 63.38 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.92x = 2,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.89/41.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.38

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