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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.41 and 20.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.41 and 20.69 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.41 = 20.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.41 = 20.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.41 × 20.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.57/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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