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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.30 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.30 and 30.42 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.30 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.30 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.30 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.23/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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