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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 63.95 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 63.95 and 41.22 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 63.95 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/63.95 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 63.95 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 2,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.70/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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