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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.57 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.57 and 40.56 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.57 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.57 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.57 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 3,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.16/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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