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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 62.83 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 62.83 and 40.84 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 62.83 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/62.83 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 62.83 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 2,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565.98/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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