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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 58.08 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 58.08 and 39.24 is: 54.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 58.08 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/58.08 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 58.08 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.06/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.42

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