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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 86.45 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 86.45 and 40.82 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 86.45 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/86.45 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 86.45 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 3,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528.25/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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