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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.51 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.51 and 40.53 is: 55.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.51 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.51 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.51 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 3,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425.51/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.91

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