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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 56.94 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 56.94 and 30.95 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 56.94 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/56.94 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 56.94 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.11/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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