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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 60.92 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 60.92 and 30.46 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 60.92 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/60.92 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 60.92 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 1,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.32/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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