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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 61.26 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 61.26 and 40.27 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 61.26 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/61.26 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 61.26 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 2,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466.94/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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