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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 42.48 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 42.48 and 30.48 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 42.48 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/42.48 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 42.48 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.79/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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