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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.91, 83.91 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.91, 83.91 and 40.15 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.91 : 83.91 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.91/83.91 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.91x = 83.91 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.91x = 3,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368.67/60.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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