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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.60, 62.34 and 40.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.60, 62.34 and 40.79 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.60 : 62.34 = 40.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.60/62.34 = 40.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.60x = 62.34 × 40.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.60x = 2,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542.85/41.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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