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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.39, 63.63 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.39, 63.63 and 39.45 is: 59.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.39 : 63.63 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.39/63.63 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.39x = 63.63 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.39x = 2,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510.20/42.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.22

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