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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.35, 63.63 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.35, 63.63 and 41.41 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.35 : 63.63 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.35/63.63 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.35x = 63.63 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.35x = 2,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634.76/42.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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