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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 58.94 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 58.94 and 41.27 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 58.94 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/58.94 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 58.94 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 2,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.45/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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