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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 42.05 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 42.05 and 29.87 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 42.05 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/42.05 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 42.05 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 1,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255.99/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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