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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.43 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.43 and 37.74 is: 56.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.43 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.43 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.43 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.37/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.67

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