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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.86 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.86 and 40.13 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.86 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.86 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.86 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 3,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445.56/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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