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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.20, 42.20 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.20, 42.20 and 30.20 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.20 : 42.20 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.20/42.20 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.20x = 42.20 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.20x = 1,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.44/30.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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