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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.09 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.09 and 30.24 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.09 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.09 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.09 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.69/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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