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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.86, 83.94 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.86, 83.94 and 40.13 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.86 : 83.94 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.86/83.94 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.86x = 83.94 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.86x = 3,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.51/60.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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