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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 60.96 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 60.96 and 30.49 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 60.96 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/60.96 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 60.96 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 1,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.67/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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