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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 61.04 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 61.04 and 40.46 is: 60.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 61.04 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/61.04 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 61.04 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 2,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.68/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.32

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