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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 91.72 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 91.72 and 40.82 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 91.72 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/91.72 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 91.72 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 3,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743.80/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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