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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 61.69 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 61.69 and 38.14 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 61.69 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/61.69 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 61.69 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 2,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352.86/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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