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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61 and 30.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61 and 30.97 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61 = 30.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61 = 30.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61 × 30.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.17/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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