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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.99 and 40.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.99 and 40.46 is: 60.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.99 = 40.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.99 = 40.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.99 × 40.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 3,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762.01/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.69

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