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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 84.62 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 84.62 and 41.96 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 84.62 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/84.62 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 84.62 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 3,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550.66/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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