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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.65, 62.04 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.65, 62.04 and 40.51 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.65 : 62.04 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.65/62.04 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.65x = 62.04 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.65x = 2,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513.24/41.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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