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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 42.09 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 42.09 and 29.58 is: 41.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 42.09 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/42.09 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 42.09 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 1,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.66/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.06

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