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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61.37 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61.37 and 28.81 is: 43.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61.37 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61.37 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61.37 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.07/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.38

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