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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 62.80 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 62.80 and 38.97 is: 58.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 62.80 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/62.80 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 62.80 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.32/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.35

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