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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.37 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.37 and 19.47 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.37 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.37 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.37 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.78/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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