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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.42, 63.92 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.42, 63.92 and 41.61 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.42 : 63.92 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.42/63.92 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.42x = 63.92 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.42x = 2,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.50/42.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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