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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 62.73 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 62.73 and 38.73 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 62.73 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/62.73 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 62.73 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 2,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.53/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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