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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.55, 90.72 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.55, 90.72 and 40.40 is: 60.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.55 : 90.72 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.55/90.72 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.55x = 90.72 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.55x = 3,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664.97/60.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.53

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