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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.46 and 40.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.46 and 40.65 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.46 = 40.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.46 = 40.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.46 × 40.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 2,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.41/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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