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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.76 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.76 and 40.32 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.76 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.76 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.76 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 3,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457.84/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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