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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 61.28 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 61.28 and 23.74 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 61.28 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/61.28 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 61.28 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 1,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.08/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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