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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.36, 60.58 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.36, 60.58 and 30.18 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.36 : 60.58 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.36/60.58 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.36x = 60.58 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.36x = 1,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.30/40.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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