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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.01 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.01 and 30.52 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.01 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.01 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.01 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.15/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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