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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 60.83 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 60.83 and 30.92 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 60.83 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/60.83 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 60.83 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 1,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880.40/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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