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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 62.21 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 62.21 and 40.82 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 62.21 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/62.21 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 62.21 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 2,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539.41/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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