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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 62.92 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 62.92 and 40.52 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 62.92 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/62.92 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 62.92 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 2,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549.49/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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