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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 61.06 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 61.06 and 28.68 is: 43.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 61.06 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/61.06 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 61.06 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 1,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.20/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.05

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