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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.94, 59.56 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.94, 59.56 and 41.46 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 59.56 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/59.56 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 59.56 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 2,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.36/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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