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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86.07 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86.07 and 40.58 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86.07 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86.07 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86.07 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 3,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492.77/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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