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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 55.19 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 55.19 and 30.18 is: 41.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 55.19 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/55.19 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 55.19 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 1,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.48/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.62

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