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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 62.75 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 62.75 and 40.15 is: 59.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 62.75 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/62.75 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 62.75 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 2,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.65/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.81

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