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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 57.88 and 39.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 57.88 and 39.98 is: 55.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 57.88 = 39.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/57.88 = 39.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 57.88 × 39.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 2,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314.04/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.21

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