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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.54, 62.46 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.54, 62.46 and 40.17 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.54 : 62.46 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.54/62.46 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.54x = 62.46 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.54x = 2,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.25/41.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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