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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 85.69 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 85.69 and 40.27 is: 55.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 85.69 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/85.69 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 85.69 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 3,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.42/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.60

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