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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.36 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.36 and 30.81 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.36 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.36 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.36 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.50/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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