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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.86 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.86 and 39.33 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.86 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.86 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.86 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 2,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236.45/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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