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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.44 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.44 and 30.48 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.44 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.44 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.44 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.57/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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