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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 84.99 and 40.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 84.99 and 40.89 is: 56.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 84.99 = 40.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/84.99 = 40.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 84.99 × 40.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 3,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475.24/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.39

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