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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.75 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.75 and 40.18 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.75 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.75 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.75 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 3,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726.44/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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