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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 56.13 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 56.13 and 30.34 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 56.13 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/56.13 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 56.13 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.98/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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