Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.50 and 40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67, 100.50 and 40 is: 60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67 : 100.50 = 40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67/100.50 = 40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67x = 100.50 × 40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67x = 4,020 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,020/67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60
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