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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.90, 94.28 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.90, 94.28 and 40 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.90 : 94.28 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.90/94.28 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.90x = 94.28 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.90x = 3,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771.20/62.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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