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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 62.40 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 62.40 and 30.16 is: 45.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 62.40 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/62.40 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 62.40 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.98/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.27

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