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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 41.40 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 41.40 and 30.03 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 41.40 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/41.40 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 41.40 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 1,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243.24/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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