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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.49 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.49 and 34.77 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.49 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.49 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.49 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 2,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.09/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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