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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61, 91.62 and 40.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61, 91.62 and 40.72 is: 61.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61 : 91.62 = 40.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61/91.62 = 40.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61x = 91.62 × 40.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61x = 3,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730.77/61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.16

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