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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.27 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.27 and 23.73 is: 35.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.27 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.27 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.27 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.60/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.60

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