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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 55.98 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 55.98 and 30.93 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 55.98 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/55.98 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 55.98 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.46/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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