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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.27, 84.64 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.27, 84.64 and 40.59 is: 56.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.27 : 84.64 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.27/84.64 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.27x = 84.64 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.27x = 3,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435.54/61.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.07

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