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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.46 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.46 and 40.68 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.46 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.46 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.46 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 2,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.87/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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