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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 61.10 and 27.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 61.10 and 27.21 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 61.10 = 27.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/61.10 = 27.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 61.10 × 27.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662.53/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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