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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.54 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.54 and 40.19 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.54 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.54 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.54 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 3,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437.85/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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