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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.42 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.42 and 40.16 is: 55.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.42 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.42 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.42 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.89/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.43

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