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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.42 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.42 and 30.05 is: 41.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.42 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.42 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.42 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 1,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.42/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.37

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