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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 85.28 and 41.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 85.28 and 41.09 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 85.28 = 41.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/85.28 = 41.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 85.28 × 41.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 3,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.04/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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