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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61 and 40.54 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.94/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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