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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 93.19 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 93.19 and 40.51 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 93.19 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/93.19 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 93.19 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 3,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775.13/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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