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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 57.77 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 57.77 and 30.21 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 57.77 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/57.77 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 57.77 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 1,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.23/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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