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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.86, 57.78 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.86, 57.78 and 30.18 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.86 : 57.78 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.86/57.78 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.86x = 57.78 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.86x = 1,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.02/41.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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