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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.32 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.32 and 30.52 is: 41.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.32 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.32 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.32 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.61/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.83

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