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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 55.20 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 55.20 and 30.34 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 55.20 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/55.20 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 55.20 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 1,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.77/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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