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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 85.91 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 85.91 and 40.16 is: 55.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 85.91 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/85.91 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 85.91 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 3,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449.52/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.39

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