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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 62 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 62 and 40.20 is: 60.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 62 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/62 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 62 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 2,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492.40/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.32

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