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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 63.09 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 63.09 and 39.19 is: 59.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 63.09 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/63.09 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 63.09 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 2,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.50/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.02

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