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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 60.85 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 60.85 and 38.11 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 60.85 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/60.85 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 60.85 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 2,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.99/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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