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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 58.52 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 58.52 and 41.54 is: 56.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 58.52 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/58.52 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 58.52 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430.92/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.98

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