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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.96, 61.52 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.96, 61.52 and 30.17 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.96 : 61.52 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.96/61.52 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.96x = 61.52 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.96x = 1,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.91/40.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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