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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 55.31 and 30.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 55.31 and 30.41 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 55.31 = 30.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/55.31 = 30.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 55.31 × 30.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.98/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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