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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.84 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.84 and 30.38 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.84 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.84 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.84 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.02/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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