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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 58.02 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 58.02 and 30.44 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 58.02 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/58.02 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 58.02 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 1,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.13/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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