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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 60.72 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 60.72 and 30.38 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 60.72 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/60.72 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 60.72 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 1,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.67/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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