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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 59.28 and 39.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 59.28 and 39.27 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 59.28 = 39.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/59.28 = 39.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 59.28 × 39.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 2,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.93/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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