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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61.03 and 28.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61.03 and 28.61 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61.03 = 28.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61.03 = 28.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61.03 × 28.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.07/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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