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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 55.87 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 55.87 and 30.10 is: 41.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 55.87 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/55.87 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 55.87 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.47/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.59

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