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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.54, 41.82 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.54, 41.82 and 30.12 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.54 : 41.82 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.54/41.82 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.54x = 41.82 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.54x = 1,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.62/30.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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