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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61.02 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61.02 and 31.18 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61.02 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61.02 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61.02 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.60/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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