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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 62.79 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 62.79 and 40.74 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 62.79 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/62.79 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 62.79 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.06/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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