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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 55.22 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 55.22 and 30.87 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 55.22 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/55.22 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 55.22 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 1,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.49/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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