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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 62.67 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 62.67 and 39.33 is: 58.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 62.67 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/62.67 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 62.67 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 2,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.81/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.84

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