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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.17, 60.26 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.17, 60.26 and 30.55 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.17 : 60.26 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.17/60.26 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.17x = 60.26 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.17x = 1,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.94/40.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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