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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.78 and 20.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.78 and 20.41 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.78 = 20.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.78 = 20.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.78 × 20.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.56/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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