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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 63.13 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 63.13 and 38.35 is: 57.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 63.13 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/63.13 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 63.13 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 2,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420.74/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.73

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