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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.40, 92.12 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.40, 92.12 and 41.10 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.40 : 92.12 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.40/92.12 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.40x = 92.12 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.40x = 3,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786.13/61.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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