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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 86.86 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 86.86 and 41.13 is: 56.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 86.86 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/86.86 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 86.86 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 3,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572.55/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.73

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