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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.89, 61.29 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.89, 61.29 and 30.72 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.89 : 61.29 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.89/61.29 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.89x = 61.29 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.89x = 1,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.71/40.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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