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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.98, 64.81 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.98, 64.81 and 40.52 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.98 : 64.81 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.98/64.81 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.98x = 64.81 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.98x = 2,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625.84/42.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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