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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 61.08 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 61.08 and 40.11 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 61.08 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/61.08 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 61.08 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 2,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449.92/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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