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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 56.75 and 30.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 56.75 and 30.81 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 56.75 = 30.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/56.75 = 30.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 56.75 × 30.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 1,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748.22/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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