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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 41.79 and 30.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 41.79 and 30.39 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 41.79 = 30.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/41.79 = 30.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 41.79 × 30.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.00/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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