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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.99, 61.61 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.99, 61.61 and 23.91 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.99 : 61.61 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.99/61.61 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.99x = 61.61 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.99x = 1,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.79/40.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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