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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.29, 63.07 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.29, 63.07 and 41 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.29 : 63.07 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.29/63.07 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.29x = 63.07 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.29x = 2,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585.87/42.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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