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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 61.25 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 61.25 and 30.66 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 61.25 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/61.25 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 61.25 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 1,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877.77/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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