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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.67, 61.31 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.67, 61.31 and 38.46 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.67 : 61.31 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.67/61.31 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.67x = 61.31 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.67x = 2,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.79/40.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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