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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.67, 56.13 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.67, 56.13 and 30.30 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.67 : 56.13 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.67/56.13 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.67x = 56.13 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.67x = 1,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.74/40.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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