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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 56.19 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 56.19 and 30.33 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 56.19 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/56.19 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 56.19 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.24/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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