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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 62.94 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 62.94 and 38.53 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 62.94 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/62.94 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 62.94 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 2,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425.08/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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