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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.39, 55.75 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.39, 55.75 and 30.06 is: 41.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.39 : 55.75 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.39/55.75 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.39x = 55.75 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.39x = 1,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675.85/40.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.49

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