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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 63.06 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 63.06 and 38.36 is: 57.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 63.06 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/63.06 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 63.06 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 2,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418.98/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.65

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