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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.40, 55.62 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.40, 55.62 and 30.02 is: 41.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.40 : 55.62 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.40/55.62 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.40x = 55.62 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.40x = 1,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669.71/40.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.33

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