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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.66, 63.63 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.66, 63.63 and 39.96 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.66 : 63.63 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.66/63.63 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.66x = 63.63 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.66x = 2,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.65/42.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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