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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 63.51 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 63.51 and 40.88 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 63.51 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/63.51 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 63.51 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 2,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.08/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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