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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.84 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.84 and 40.48 is: 61.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.84 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.84 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.84 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.72/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.07

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