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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.12 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.12 and 40.58 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.12 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.12 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.12 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601.99/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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