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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 61.59 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 61.59 and 30.39 is: 45.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 61.59 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/61.59 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 61.59 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.72/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.54

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