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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.16 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.16 and 40.49 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.16 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.16 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.16 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 2,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476.09/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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