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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.37 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.37 and 40.64 is: 60.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.37 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.37 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.37 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 2,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.40/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.66

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