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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 84.92 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 84.92 and 40.80 is: 56.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 84.92 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/84.92 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 84.92 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.74/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.26

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