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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 92.79 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 92.79 and 40.17 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 92.79 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/92.79 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 92.79 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727.37/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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