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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.71, 62.95 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.71, 62.95 and 40.33 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.71 : 62.95 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.71/62.95 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.71x = 62.95 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.71x = 2,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.77/41.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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