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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.17, 55.37 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.17, 55.37 and 30.94 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.17 : 55.37 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.17/55.37 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.17x = 55.37 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.17x = 1,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.15/40.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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