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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.93, 63.96 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.93, 63.96 and 40.59 is: 60.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.93 : 63.96 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.93/63.96 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.93x = 63.96 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.93x = 2,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.14/42.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.47

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