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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.28 and 40.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.28 and 40.39 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.28 = 40.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.28 = 40.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.28 × 40.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 2,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.21/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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