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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 63.83 and 41.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 63.83 and 41.32 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 63.83 = 41.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/63.83 = 41.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 63.83 × 41.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 2,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.46/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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