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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 61.50 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 61.50 and 28.11 is: 42.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 61.50 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/61.50 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 61.50 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 1,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.77/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.22

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