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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.86, 42.33 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.86, 42.33 and 30.06 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.86 : 42.33 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.86/42.33 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.86x = 42.33 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.86x = 1,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.44/30.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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