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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 63 and 39.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 63 and 39.10 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 63 = 39.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/63 = 39.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 63 × 39.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 2,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.30/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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