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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.70 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.70 and 40.44 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.70 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.70 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.70 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.15/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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