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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.67, 81 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.67, 81 and 40.30 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.67 : 81 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.67/81 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.67x = 81 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.67x = 3,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264.30/58.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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