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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 60.08 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 60.08 and 30.30 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 60.08 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/60.08 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 60.08 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.81/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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