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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.02 and 30.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.02 and 30.41 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.02 = 30.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.02 = 30.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.02 × 30.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.74/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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