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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.51, 63.94 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.51, 63.94 and 40.11 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.51 : 63.94 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.51/63.94 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.51x = 63.94 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.51x = 2,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.63/42.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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