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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.90 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.90 and 40.14 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.90 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.90 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.90 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 2,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.95/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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