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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 57.40 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 57.40 and 30.68 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 57.40 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/57.40 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 57.40 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 1,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.03/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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