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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 62.26 and 39.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 62.26 and 39.95 is: 59.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 62.26 = 39.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/62.26 = 39.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 62.26 × 39.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 2,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.29/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.55

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