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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.51, 57.14 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.51, 57.14 and 30.58 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.51 : 57.14 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.51/57.14 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.51x = 57.14 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.51x = 1,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.16/41.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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