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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 93.52 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 93.52 and 41.04 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 93.52 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/93.52 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 93.52 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 3,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838.06/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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