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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 62.73 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 62.73 and 40.94 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 62.73 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/62.73 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 62.73 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 2,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.17/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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