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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.76, 92.64 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.76, 92.64 and 40.03 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.76 : 92.64 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.76/92.64 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.76x = 92.64 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.76x = 3,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708.30/61.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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