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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 42 and 30.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 42 and 30.15 is: 41.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 42 = 30.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/42 = 30.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 42 × 30.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.30/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.36

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