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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 59.13 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 59.13 and 39.69 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 59.13 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/59.13 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 59.13 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346.87/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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