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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 85 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 85 and 40.87 is: 56.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 85 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/85 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 85 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473.95/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.41

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