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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.40, 59.23 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.40, 59.23 and 41.40 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.40 : 59.23 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.40/59.23 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.40x = 59.23 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.40x = 2,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452.12/41.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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