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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 61.30 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 61.30 and 16.84 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 61.30 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/61.30 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 61.30 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.29/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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