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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 62.96 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 62.96 and 39.96 is: 59.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 62.96 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/62.96 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 62.96 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 2,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.68/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.54

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