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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 62.95 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 62.95 and 39.88 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 62.95 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/62.95 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 62.95 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 2,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.45/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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