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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.79, 86.61 and 40.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.79, 86.61 and 40.96 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.79 : 86.61 = 40.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.79/86.61 = 40.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.79x = 86.61 × 40.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.79x = 3,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547.55/62.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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