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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.11, 61.74 and 40.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.11, 61.74 and 40.96 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.11 : 61.74 = 40.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.11/61.74 = 40.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.11x = 61.74 × 40.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.11x = 2,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.87/41.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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