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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.98, 62.90 and 39.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.98, 62.90 and 39.28 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.98 : 62.90 = 39.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.98/62.90 = 39.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.98x = 62.90 × 39.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.98x = 2,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.71/41.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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