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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.63, 62.76 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.63, 62.76 and 39.02 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.63 : 62.76 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.63/62.76 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.63x = 62.76 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.63x = 2,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449.05/41.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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