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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 58.94 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 58.94 and 40.91 is: 56.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 58.94 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/58.94 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 58.94 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 2,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.74/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.16

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