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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.73, 61.10 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.73, 61.10 and 16.69 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.73 : 61.10 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.73/61.10 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.73x = 61.10 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.73x = 1,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.65/40.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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