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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.35 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.35 and 30.93 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.35 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.35 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.35 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.98/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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