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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 62.62 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 62.62 and 39.44 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 62.62 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/62.62 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 62.62 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 2,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.73/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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