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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.44, 55.76 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.44, 55.76 and 30.05 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.44 : 55.76 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.44/55.76 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.44x = 55.76 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.44x = 1,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675.38/40.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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