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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 55.65 and 30.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 55.65 and 30.69 is: 42.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 55.65 = 30.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/55.65 = 30.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 55.65 × 30.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 1,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707.90/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.30

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