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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 55.81 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 55.81 and 30.11 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 55.81 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/55.81 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 55.81 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 1,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.44/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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