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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.71 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.71 and 40.24 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.71 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.71 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.71 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730.65/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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