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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.84 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.84 and 41.61 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.84 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.84 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.84 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 2,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656.38/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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