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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.79, 62.34 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.79, 62.34 and 40.26 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.79 : 62.34 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.79/62.34 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.79x = 62.34 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.79x = 2,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.81/41.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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