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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.21 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.21 and 30.09 is: 44.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.21 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.21 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.21 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.81/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.96

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