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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.38 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.38 and 18.11 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.38 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.38 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.38 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.75/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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