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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 56.75 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 56.75 and 30.21 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 56.75 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/56.75 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 56.75 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.27/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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