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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.87, 57.80 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.87, 57.80 and 30.24 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.87 : 57.80 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.87/57.80 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.87x = 57.80 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.87x = 1,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.72/41.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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