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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 61.28 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 61.28 and 30.75 is: 46.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 61.28 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/61.28 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 61.28 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 1,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.70/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.05

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