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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 61.21 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 61.21 and 30.55 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 61.21 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/61.21 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 61.21 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 1,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.85/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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