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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.56, 41.90 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.56, 41.90 and 30.30 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.56 : 41.90 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.56/41.90 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.56x = 41.90 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.56x = 1,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.57/30.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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