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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.83 and 40.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.83 and 40.93 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.83 = 40.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.83 = 40.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.83 × 40.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 3,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.02/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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