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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.56 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.56 and 40.08 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.56 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.56 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.56 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709.80/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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