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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 60.58 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 60.58 and 30.81 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 60.58 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/60.58 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 60.58 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.74/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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