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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 55.89 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 55.89 and 30.14 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 55.89 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/55.89 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 55.89 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 1,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.45/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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