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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.68 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.68 and 40.29 is: 55.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.68 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.68 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.68 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 3,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452.05/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.56

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