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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 42.51 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 42.51 and 30.30 is: 41.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 42.51 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/42.51 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 42.51 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.05/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.85

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