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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 41.58 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 41.58 and 20.42 is: 28.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 41.58 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/41.58 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 41.58 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.06/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.19

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