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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 61.24 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 61.24 and 30.16 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 61.24 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/61.24 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 61.24 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.00/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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