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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 55.26 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 55.26 and 30.84 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 55.26 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/55.26 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 55.26 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 1,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.22/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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