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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 62.40 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 62.40 and 40.48 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 62.40 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/62.40 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 62.40 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.95/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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