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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 84.29 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 84.29 and 40.38 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 84.29 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/84.29 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 84.29 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 3,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403.43/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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