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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 58.96 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 58.96 and 40.10 is: 55.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 58.96 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/58.96 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 58.96 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 2,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.05/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.59

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