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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.20 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.20 and 40.53 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.20 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.20 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.20 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777.40/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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