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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.87, 92.88 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.87, 92.88 and 40.14 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.87 : 92.88 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.87/92.88 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.87x = 92.88 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.87x = 3,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.20/61.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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