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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 42.42 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 42.42 and 30.61 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 42.42 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/42.42 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 42.42 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 1,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.64/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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