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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.66, 86.44 and 40.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.66, 86.44 and 40.83 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.66 : 86.44 = 40.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.66/86.44 = 40.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.66x = 86.44 × 40.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.66x = 3,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.35/62.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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