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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.72, 60.92 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.72, 60.92 and 30.54 is: 45.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.72 : 60.92 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.72/60.92 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.72x = 60.92 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.72x = 1,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860.50/40.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.69

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