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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 91.53 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 91.53 and 40.91 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 91.53 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/91.53 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 91.53 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 3,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744.03/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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