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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.40 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.40 and 40.44 is: 60.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.40 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.40 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.40 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.46/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.43

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