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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.87 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.87 and 40.52 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.87 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.87 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.87 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438.78/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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