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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.28 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.28 and 27.35 is: 41.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.28 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.28 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.28 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 1,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.01/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.03

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