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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.97 and 40.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.97 and 40.85 is: 56.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.97 = 40.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.97 = 40.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.97 × 40.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.85/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.40

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