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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.42 and 40.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.42 and 40.95 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.42 = 40.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.42 = 40.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.42 × 40.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 7,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.44/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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