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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.63, 58.89 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.63, 58.89 and 41.23 is: 56.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 58.89 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/58.89 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 58.89 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 2,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.03/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.96

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