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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 61.29 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 61.29 and 30.78 is: 46.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 61.29 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/61.29 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 61.29 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 1,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886.51/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.10

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