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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 62.96 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 62.96 and 41.64 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 62.96 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/62.96 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 62.96 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 2,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621.65/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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