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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.99, 62.55 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.99, 62.55 and 40.82 is: 60.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.99 : 62.55 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.99/62.55 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.99x = 62.55 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.99x = 2,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552.98/41.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.81

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