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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.37 and 40.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.37 and 40.50 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.37 = 40.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.37 = 40.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.37 × 40.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 2,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.99/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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