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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.19, 63.65 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.19, 63.65 and 40.60 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.19 : 63.65 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.19/63.65 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.19x = 63.65 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.19x = 2,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.99/42.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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