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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.35 and 40.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.35 and 40.05 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.35 = 40.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.35 = 40.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.35 × 40.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 3,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418.27/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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