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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.49, 84.77 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.49, 84.77 and 40.77 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.49 : 84.77 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.49/84.77 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.49x = 84.77 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.49x = 3,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456.07/61.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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