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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.69 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.69 and 41.11 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.69 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.69 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.69 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 3,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522.72/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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