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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 85.76 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 85.76 and 40.07 is: 55.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 85.76 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/85.76 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 85.76 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 3,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436.40/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.27

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