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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58 and 41.28 is: 56.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 2,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394.24/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.84

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