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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.00 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.00 and 30.56 is: 41.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.00 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.00 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.00 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.60/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.79

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