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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 61.36 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 61.36 and 30.05 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 61.36 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/61.36 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 61.36 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 1,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.95/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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