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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 57.88 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 57.88 and 30.96 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 57.88 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/57.88 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 57.88 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 1,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.96/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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