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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 55.98 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 55.98 and 30.08 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 55.98 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/55.98 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 55.98 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 1,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683.88/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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