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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.83, 86.65 and 40.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.83, 86.65 and 40.69 is: 56.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.83 : 86.65 = 40.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.83/86.65 = 40.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.83x = 86.65 × 40.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.83x = 3,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525.79/62.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.12

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