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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.09 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.09 and 40.87 is: 61.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.09 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.09 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.09 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 2,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.62/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.03

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