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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 56.99 and 30.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 56.99 and 30.98 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 56.99 = 30.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/56.99 = 30.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 56.99 × 30.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.77/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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