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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.45 and 40.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.45 and 40.85 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.45 = 40.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.45 = 40.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.45 × 40.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.58/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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