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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 56.61 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 56.61 and 30.78 is: 42.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 56.61 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/56.61 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 56.61 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.46/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.36

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